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Strength Training

Discover StrengthFirst and foremost, we view strength training as a non-negotiable, lifelong activity. One can choose to jog, ride a bike, perform yoga, or golf. These activities may be enjoyable and can offer some health benefits, but strength training is different in that the many benefits of strength training can be achieved from no other activity. Strength training is classified as a “medically significant” activity, not only does it make you look and feel better, it also yields results that significantly improve clinical markers of health.

At Discover Strength, we are passionate about strength training and the important role that it should take in every person’s life. We take a unique and revolutionary approach to strength training, applying the safest, most efficient and medically sound way to make a stronger you.

Our strength training prescription is based on current peer-reviewed scientific research. This means we don’t simply endorse and copy popular exercise regimens or activities, instead, we employ methods that are proven to be effective through the scientific process. The fitness consumer would be surprised to know that the vast majority of exercise practitioners fail to stay abreast of current scientific research, choosing instead to follow unproven popular trends.

We are unique in that our company has been designed with the customer’s best interest in mind. We have planned everything we do from the perspective of the customer. This means we offer the lowest cost supervised training available. Why? Because we know that strength training must be performed throughout the lifespan. We want you as a customer for a lifetime and therefore we refuse to take the typical health club approach of $80-$120 workouts that a person can only realistically afford for a few weeks.

HIT Results Fitness

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNERSStrength training should be a foundational component of any runner’s training program. Prevent injuries, run faster and more efficiently, and maintain healthy weight and body composition by adding weekly strength workouts to your training.

Prevent injuries. Running imposes an immense amount of stress on the body and if your muscles can’t handle it, stress is absorbed in other areas like bones and connective tissue. Over time, injuries like stress fractures, shin splints, and chronic hip or knee pain can quickly sideline you.

Strong muscles help decrease the risk of joint injury and strains from overuse by minimizing connective tissue stress (bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage).

Strength training can significantly reduce or completely eliminate relieve kneecap pain or “runner’s knee.” It reduces the recurrence of many other injuries as well – including hip and low back pain.

Improve performance. Strength training helps you reach your full potential as a runner and an athlete. Run faster with less effort, and increase the time it takes you to reach exhaustion.

According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, strength training helps improve running economy – how efficiently your body uses oxygen – which equates to faster times.

Improving running economy also helps lengthen time to exhaustion.

HIT Results Fitness offers a unique and affordable approach to strength training for runners. In just 30-45 minutes, you’ll get a full-body, personalized workout led by an educated, certified personal trainer. Start seeing results with just one workout a week. We offer 1-on-1 and small group personal strength training sessions, and 1-on-1 cardio workouts.

Gait Analysis / Shoe Fitting

If you are interested in spending focused time to learn more about how you run (your gait), discuss reasons why you have experienced past or current injuries, hear suggestions on how to reduce such injuries like Plantar Fasciitis, knee and foot pain, and most importantly, learn about what shoe BEST meets your unique needs, consider scheduling a Gait Analysis with Wendi Pearson. (See bio below).

For those needing more than a brief 10-15 min shoe consultation, for a nominal fee of $40, Wendi schedules Gait Analysis on the 1/2 hr to have time to discuss your challenging injuries, constant aches and pains, chronic muscle tightness, fallen arches or, just the best shoe choices for you given your run style…neutral , excessive pronator or supinator.

Wendi Pearson’s training and background includes:

Associates degree in Physical Therapy

Double Bachelor’s degree in Health & Human Performance

18 years of experience doing gait analysis in various settings.

Personal exploration of creative ways to deal with injuries based on physics & physiology

Thorough explanation of what is demonstrated in gait pattern & why a particular shoe is a good choice

Please note that Wendi is not a practicing Physical Therapist and does not provide a diagnosis of any injury. Wendi offers suggestions based on up-to-date knowledge of running, running/walking shoes manufactures and the ever-changing run shoe models. All the above is combined with her associates degree in Physical Therapy, her BA in Health and Human Performance, her Personal Training and Nutrition/Weight Management Certifications and her genuine desire to listen to you and your needs, thereby suggesting to YOU the BEST running shoe we have to offer.

Wendi works part-time and interested persons should call Gear West Ski/Run/Soccer at 952-473-0377 to schedule an appointment, or email Wendi with any questions at wendi@gearwest.com.

Partnerships

﻿​Mile to Marathon is honored to be able to offer these amazing partnerships to our athletes. We hope you'll find them helpful and rewarding for all the hard work you put in to your training! Click on their logos to visit their websites.

Natural Hydration and Nutrition. Skratch Labs create products that taste great, that are made from real all-natural ingredients and that are designed to optimize performance and health for both sport and life. Mile To Marathon enjoy discounted pricing on orders 2x per year.

Mile To Marathon athletes enjoy the perk of discounted pricing at Red Cow. Finish your workout and head over to refuel with some amazing food and stellar beverage selections!

Let Dr. Moe get your body back in working order using applied kinesiology to help reduce your risk of injury. Mile To Marathon athletes enjoy a discounted rate for office visits. Call to set up an appointment. 952-833-3038